Folding uniform cap stayer



Sept.`.2i8, 1948. l. LlBslluTz ET AL 2,450,148

FOLDING UNIFORM CP STAYER Filed Feb. 27, 1947 EE. *En #Hee Y yl/3551072.

Ausflug Patented Sept. 28, 1948 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE FOLDING UNIFORM CAP STAYER Irving Libshutz and Harry Libshutz,

f Baltimore, Md.

Application February 27, 1947, Serial No. '731,358

3 Claims. 1.

This invention refers to headwear and more particularly to that class known as uniform caps.

The invention has among its objects to provide a new and improved uniform cap that will avoid, one or more, of the disa-dvantages and limitations of the prior art.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved uniform cap that will, in use, present a rigid and ironed-out or tightened structure, but can be readily collapsed, or folded when not in use, to a relatively fiat and compact item, without destroying its effectiveness to return to its previous stiffened form required in its use and wear.

An additional object of the invention is to provide a new and improved uniform cap that in addition to having features indicated above, will also be relatively simple in structure, light in weight, mechanically substantial, and quick operating.

Other objects of the invention will become apparent as the invention is more fully described.

In order to make the invention clearer, a particular form of the invention is indicated in the drawings and described hereinafter, by way of example, while the scope and principles thereof are emphasized in the claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevation of a uniform cap, embodying the invention, with portions broken away to show its interior construction Figure 2 is a, sectional view through the cap shown in Figure 1, when in collapsed position;

Figure 3 is a detail of the front plate in locked position;

Figure 4 is a side View of Figure 3, and

Figure 5 is an enlarged view of Figure 4 with parts broken away to show its construction.

Similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout the drawings.

The cap is made up of a flexible fabric cover I0 formed to the contour of a uniform cap having an expanded top cover 30 and its sides tapered downwardly, when in readiness for use. The lower portion of the cap cover has a band section II adapted for placement on the cap frame by the user. This band section II is positioned on an interior circular frame I2 of leather and serving as a sweat band and stiffener. Outside the section I I peripherally encompassing it, is a ribbon or braided band I3 for completing the finish and aesthetic appearance of this part. The cover I0 is flexible enough to allow it to be bent forward and brought flat as shown in Figure 2, when the cap is collapsed for packing 2 purposes. A grommet I4 is positioned in the circular periphery of the shell IIJ internally to keep it stiffened, and is positioned on the front plate 20. A peak I5 is secured to the front of the cap and has a polished finish. The badge ornament or insignia I6 is secured to the front of the shell through the use of a projecting stud II and a washerlike nut I8. The stud passes through a hole I9 in the cover I0 and a slot 2I in a front plate 20. This front plate 20 has a relatively wide upper side 22 from which lugs 23 and 24 project inwardly to clamp the grommet I4 thereto. This arrangement serves to secure the lining rmly at all times whether the cap is open or collapsed. The sides 25 of the plate 20 taper downwardly towards a lower rectangular strap 29 to which it is hinged at 21, as indicated. The hinge 2'I is located at the top of the frame I2 so as to permit the shell to bend forward and flatten in its collapsing position. The strap 29 is preferably sewed to the band of the circular yframe I2 and held rigidly upright thereon internally. The strap 29 has a projecting clip 28 that serves to engage and hold a tongue 26 extending from the plate 20 which is provided with a slot 4I at its inner face and a counter bore 42. This tongue serves as a handle for the user to operate the plate, from collapsed to open positions, as well as hold the cover up stiflly when its fastened against the strap 29 by the clip 28.

The plate 20, hinge 2'I and clip 28 are arranged so they will not press into the head of the user and inconvenience him. The cap is readily collapsed toa fiat position by unloosening the tongue 26 and lifting it rotatvely to bring the cover IIJ down close to the frame I2. This tongue is positioned within the area encompassed by the frame I2 and therefore does not interfere in any way with the closing of the cap. It however can be easily reached for raising the shell, as it is accessible and easily operable. It also has the feature of no loose parts to be displaced and also requires less pressure or touching by the hands during its collapsing and opening than that re- `quired for conventional types of caps. This feature avoids the tendency to soil and distort the fabric which previously has been a source of objection, when the hands of the user were used indiscriminately to press the cap tops into place.

While but one general form of the invention is shown in the drawings and described in the specifications, it is not desired to limit this application for patent to this particular form or in any other way otherwise than limited by the scope thereof, as it is appreciated that other forms o construction could be made that would use the same principles and come Within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

l. A cap comprising in combination, a frame formed to t the head of a user, a cover section attached to said frame, a plate at the front of the frame for holding said cover and having a tongue for operating the plate so the cap will be selectively in open and collapsed positions, and means for holding the plate hingedly to said frame to facilitate the operation of said plate.

2. A cap comprising in combination, a frame formed to lit the head of a user, a cover section attached to said frame, a plate hingedly attached to the front of the frame for holding said cover and having a tongue attached thereto for operating the plate so the cap will be selectively in open and collapsed positions, strap means for holding the plate hingedly to said frame to facilitate the operation of said plate, means for holding the tongue and strap together when the cap is in open position, a grommet for said covei` and lugs on the plate for supporting said grommet in place and facilitate its Working with the plate during the opening and collapsing of said cap.

3. In a uniform cap of the class described the combination of a folding rigid front plate for interior placement therein having means for attachment to the inside of the front of the frame of said cap, said plate having an angularly eX- tending tongue mounted thereon and positioned in the cap for moving the plate and cap cover to open and collapsed positions, and a hinge strap fastened yto the lower section of the cap for holding the -plate in hinged relationship thereto for permitting the plate to be hinged thereto and manipulated by said tongue.

IRVING LIBSHUTZ. HARRY LIBSHUTZ.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

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